Farmer’s Little Girl

  Chapter 2011 Appreciation

"On the contrary, if all the people turn to the Buddha, who will give birth?" Man Bao did not forget why they would oppose the prosperity of Buddhism and Taoism. She said: "The Buddhist monk does not pay taxes, donations, and labor. If the people are facing the Buddha, who will guard the border? Who will repair the roads and rivers? What about the water conservancy?"

   Bai Erlang said: "Even if I am not a good student, I know that after the prosperity of Buddhist temples in ancient times, the dynasty will suffer more."

  This is too ridiculous, and Zhishen's expression can not help being solemn, "The three benefactors are too biased. Which time was the prosperity of the Buddhist temple at the height of the dynasty?"

  Bai Shan: "Prosperity must decline. This is an eternal truth."

   Zhishen: "So can you attribute the decline and fall of the dynasty to the Buddhist temple?"

  "The prosperity of the dynasty has nothing to do with the Buddhist temple," Bai Shandao: "Since the Buddhist temple cannot benefit the Saji, the court should not lean toward the Buddhist temple. Your Majesty is the head of the court, let alone any bias."

   Zhishen shook his head slightly, "Huguo Temple does not mean to let His Majesty be biased. My Buddha just wants to lead the people to open up their minds and draw people's hearts to kindness."

Bai Shan smiled slightly and said: "Master Gaoyi, but I think everything in the world starts with responsibility. It is the monks, they also enjoy the stability of the country, and the preaching of Buddhist temples should also benefit from the stability of the world. If it is troubled, who else Can I go up the mountain to pay homage to the Buddha?"

so what?

  Bai Shan did not go any further, but instead asked, "What do you think the master?"

  Zhishen naturally agrees, and the prosperous times are indeed better than the chaotic times.

  Bai Shan and the others accepted Zhishen’s gift, and he personally sent the three of them to the mountain gate, and many people have seen it.

  Master Zhishen is not easy to see. The three teenagers can send Master Zhishen to the door, and everyone is quite surprised.

   "Isn't that Lord Zhou Xiao?" We went to court together, and we met every month. It was difficult not to know each other.

   "That's Princess Mingda's horse, right next to Master Bai? Master Zhishen actually sent them to the mountain gate himself."

  Such a young man, everyone can't envy him, "Bai's and Zhou's feng shui don't know how..."

  Bai Shan and the others politely and politely and Monk Zhishen bid farewell, turned around and went back.

   Seeing them in a hurry, Baijiro asked, "Why are you going back?"

  "Write a book," Bai Shandao: "Master Zhishen thinks that Buddhist temples and monks should also be responsible for the country. Although it may not work, we can also make suggestions."

  Bai Erlang: "...really write, will we be driven down after going to Xuandu Guan? And after we go back, Shouqing Guanzhu would still be willing to let us go up the mountain to worship the Lord?"

Of course, the zhezi on    cannot be aimed at the management of Buddhist temples. Taoist temples will also be mentioned together, otherwise it will be as if they are targeting Buddhists.

  Bai Shan thought for a while and said: "There should still be some preferential treatment. Let's think about it later."

  But after reading the history of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the three of them did not think about the influence of the increasingly prosperous Buddhist temple on the country.

Even Mr. Zhuang said in private that the prosperity of Buddhist temples is tantamount to prying the foot of the treasury. It is still not visible, but in 20 or 30 years, more and more monks will enter the temple, and the more Buddhist temples will be built, they will be occupied. When there are more Buddha fields in China, taxes will definitely be reduced on a large scale. When the treasury becomes empty, the pressure of taxes will definitely be passed on to other people.

  Many things are not pointed out in history books, but a few people are not stupid. Reading history is never the superficial words.

  Not only Buddhist temples, but Taoist temples are also the same.

  It’s just that Taoism is now declining, and many Taoists are wandering around the world or living in seclusion in the mountains, and there are not many people who really travel and preach in the world.

  Half of them are liars, which is completely different from the prosperity of Buddhist temples.

  Bai Erlang didn't want to go back, but Bai Shan and Man Bao were going back. He was bored outside alone, so he could only follow.

   Zhishen watched them go away, turned and went back, but instead of going back to his room, he went to the host’s room.

  Coincidentally, his back window was facing the yard where they were talking just now.

  Master Zhinin was burying his head in writing something, but did not raise his head when he heard the sound, and asked: "The three little friends have sent away?"

   Zhishen said: “I’m afraid it’s not a friend. My brother also heard it. They have a prejudice against us at the Huguo Temple and even the Buddhist temple.”

  Master Zhinin smiled and shook his head, "There is no prejudice."

  Zhishen:……

  He stared at Jinin, "Senior brother actually likes them?"

Zhiren finished writing and put aside the half of the Buddhist scriptures. He said, "Didn't the younger brother hear it? The three of them are the first in the world. Many 15 or 16-year-old teenagers have this aspiration, but there are There is not much of this opinion."

  He bluntly said: "Although they are young, the transparency is not below the junior."

  As for Zhishen’s behavior of bringing people to the back yard to talk to him today, Tomohiro had no feeling at all. Because he had no intention of intervening in these disputes, he focused on writing his own scriptures for those who came here before.

  Only this time, he was a little happy. The three children are still young. This is their current shortcoming, but it is also their greatest strength. They have unlimited possibilities in the future.

Zhishen has become accustomed to brother’s blows. He doesn’t care. He only cares about the future of Huguo Temple. "Brother, your majesty believes in Zhonghu Temple, but the prince has no special feelings for Buddhist temples. Now Zhou Man is not only in front of your majesty. The celebrity of the prince is also the celebrity in front of the prince. She is a Taoist, and the prince will become the throne in the future.

   Seeing that Zhiren didn't care, Zhishen said: "Senior brother, have you forgotten the tragic destruction of Emperor Taiwu and Emperor Wu?"

Seeing Zhi Shen's emotions, Zhiren sighed: "My brother is in the spotlight, I shouldn't be involved in political affairs, as long as I stay away from political affairs, the entry is the benefactor, and there will be no such misfortune when I treat it with my heart."

  He once again persuaded: "Junior brother shouldn't buy so many Buddha fields."

   Zhishen said: "There are more and more monks in the Huguo Temple. If you don't buy the Buddha field, how can the disciples continue?"

   Chiren said: "Junior disciple shouldn't accept so many disciples."

"Preaching Buddhism and studying Buddhism require disciples," Zhishen's gaze fell on Zhiren's table, and said: "Brothers must concentrate on studying Buddhism, so you should not work hard for three meals a day. These also require disciples. And support the believers."

   Zhiren said indifferently: “One tea and one meal can be gifted by God. Not only do I have apprentices to support me, but I can also cultivate myself, and I don’t need to worship in the temple.”

  He paused, thinking of Bai Shan’s responsibilities just now, and was about to remind him, but when he looked up, he saw Zhishen’s disapproval look, so he paused and remained silent.

  Zhishen did not speculate again with the senior, but he was not angry. In the past few decades, they had disagreeed eight times in ten conversations. Before, Zhishen would still be angry, but now he won’t.

  He retired after saluting. When he went out, he found that his senior disciple was standing outside with his hands down. He nodded and said, "Take care of your master."

   Quit sigh, press your palms together, and knock on the door when the uncle is far away.

  Chinin has already picked up a pen to continue translating his scriptures.

  　See you at six in the afternoon

  (End of this chapter)